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Student applications must be completed in full and presented in person, with all required supporting documentation, to the school located at 923 Forrest Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030, during the dates above-specified. Applications must be accompanied by (a) the child's original or state-certified birth certificate, (b) a copy of the child's social security card or a waiver, (c) a copy of parent's photo ID and (d) two documents proving residency within the attendance zone: proof of residency may be established with a copy of a current, unexpired lease, deed, mortgage or current monthly mortgage and a current electric, water or gas bill (within 30 days of the date of application). In the event of co-residency, i.e., parent(s) is not the property owner/lessee, but parent(s) and student reside with a relative or other person who is a property owner/lessee within the school attendance zone, an affidavit of residency must be completed as required, notarized and submitted with the application and all other supporting documentation. Additional instructions apply to an affidavit of residency

Feb. 18, 2015 at 5:00 pmPublic Lottery

If The Museum School receives more student applications than available spots for any grade level or program, the school will conduct a public lottery using a random selection process. The Museum School complies with federal and state requirements regarding enrollment practices and lottery procedures. View The Museum School's Lottery Policy and Procedures.

Feb. 18, 2015Admission notification

The Museum School will provide official notification of admission offers. Admission is based solely on residency and age requirements.

March 5, 2015Notify school of intent to register

Families of students receiving admission offers have 15 days from the lottery date to notify the school of their intent to enroll the child by submitting the completed, signed Intent to Enroll form to the school. Should a student or family decline admission or fail to respond within 15 days, that student will be removed from the roster and the slot will be offered to the first student of that grade level on the wait list.

The Museum School does not discriminate in its enrollment procedures or educational programs based on intellectual or athletic ability, aptitude, disability, race, class, gender, family structure, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Mission: The mission of The Museum School of Avondale Estates is to inspire students, teachers and the community to collaborate to develop strong critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills in our students, which will prepare them for real-world success.